A Dolphin Named Bob - Softcover
A very sick dolphin is nursed back to health by the staff of a marine aquarium and years later has a baby that becomes the star of the show there
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Twig C. George was inspired to write Swimming with Sharks after she spent time studying and swimming with sharks in the Bahamas.She is also the author of A Dolphin Named Bob, illustrated by Christine Herman Merrill.She lives in Maryland.
From School Library Journal:
Grade 4-6?The author's note states that this story "...is based on the real lives of several dolphins." A young, beached dolphin is raised in an aquarium and then, 10 years later, despite frailty and advanced age, gives birth to a baby that seems to have inherited her intelligence and stubborn personality. When young Bob leaps from the nursery tank to the performing pool and refuses to leave, the popular dolphin shows must be canceled. However, the staff is told that the mayor is going to be in the audience and that there must be a show for him. To insure Bob's safety, only his mother can perform. Everyone in the audience is disappointed, even angry, until bright little Bob begins to jump along with her. Then all are thrilled and, as luck would have it, Bob finally decides to return to the nursery tank. The audience's response to the dilemma seems questionable?surely visitors to a dolphin-rescue aquarium would be understanding if a baby dolphin's safety were at stake. George presents interesting information, including the behavior, raising, and training of dolphins in captivity, but her story simply doesn't hold water. Bob's opportune decision to perform for a disgruntled city official becomes a rather soggy ending to this tale.?Carla Kozak, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDemco Media
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0606133364
- ISBN 13 9780606133364
- BindingPaperback
- IllustratorMerrill Christine Herman
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Dolphin Named Bob
Published by
Turtleback Books
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0606133364
ISBN 13: 9780606133364
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Merrill, Christine Herman (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3. Seller Inventory # G0606133364I5N00
Buy Used
US$ 45.61
Convert currency